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Decisions Quotes

Words on choices, doubt, and responsibility

These decisions quotes admit something rarely said outright: choosing is genuinely hard, and some people make decisions slowly rather than quickly. A few speak to the importance of trustworthy information when facing an Important choice.

In many countries, schools are preparing students to participate in a democratic environment; yet schools themselves tend to be extremely autocratic, with all high-level decisions being made by adults.

Quotes by Adora Svitak

Money coming in says I've made the right marketing decisions.

Quotes by Adam Osborne

The people themselves, and not their servants, can safely reverse their own deliberate decisions.

Abraham Lincoln

I made bad decisions. I'm not denying that I made bad decisions.

Quotes by Abby Lee Miller

Always Quotes

Decisions are made by those who show up.

Quotes by Aaron Sorkin

Decisions are never easy. If they were easy, they wouldn't be called decisions.

Quotes by Yair Lapid

And it was at that point that I realized, in fact, our whole administration realized, that we could not rely on Metropolitan Edison for the kind of information we needed to make decisions.

Quotes by William Scranton

My life is littered with bad decisions.

Quotes by Will Forte

I have long believed the corporate world is plagued by poor capital allocation decisions.

Quotes by Whitney Tilson

Bad Quotes

No one writes as slowly as I do, I'm convinced. It's so hard for me. I learn slowly; I make decisions at a snail's pace.

Quotes by Virginia Euwer Wolff

I do not believe in populism. I am not a supporter of radical decisions. Practice has shown that usually these are harmful.

Quotes by Valentina Matviyenko

I disapprove of lots of decisions made by George Bush: the war, the meddling in the affairs of other countries, the conversations with dictators; it was a dark time.

Quotes by Tommy Hilfiger

We're representing our districts. I make decisions on my district.

Quotes by Tom Graves

When I make decisions, it's not based on what the Republican Party does. I'm elected by the 9th congressional district.

Quotes by Tom Graves

Important Quotes

Sometimes, people aren't as consciously aware of their decisions as they should be.

Quotes by Timothy Olyphant

We need to be calling out the flaws and misguided decisions of the Democrats in Congress and the Obama administration.

Quotes by Tim Pawlenty

The point is that these decisions they've made are partly for your convenience and partly for theirs and partly out of stereotypes that they carry with them from the conventions of the computer field.

Quotes by Ted Nelson

Politicians make decisions in favor of their interest groups or their supporters back in their hometowns.

Quotes by Tadashi Yanai

I chose English-speaking and English-thinking people to take decisions for Hindi programmes. It was a mistake.

Quotes by Subhash Chandra

Made Quotes

I enjoy making the decisions.

Quotes by Stuart Pearce

Frequently Asked Questions

What's this Decisions quotes collection about?
This page gathers quotes about the weight and difficulty of making decisions, from personal indecision to political caution about radical choices. It leans toward honest admissions rather than confident advice. For quotes on judgment and priorities more broadly, see Important.
Why do people search for decision quotes?
Readers often want decision quotes when they're facing a tough choice and want language that validates how hard it is, rather than pretending it's simple. Others are drawn to quotes about decision-making in leadership or politics. It fits naturally with Made for readers focused on outcomes and follow-through.
Is there a quote here that admits decisions are genuinely hard?
Yes — the observation that decisions are never easy, precisely because that's what makes them decisions in the first place, is about as direct as it gets. Its simple logic makes it very quotable and it works well as a caption for anyone wrestling with a choice right now. That plainness is part of why it resonates.
What about a quote on being cautious rather than radical in decision-making?
The quote about not believing in populism or supporting radical decisions reflects a preference for caution, noting that such approaches have often proven harmful in practice. It's a more political entry in this set, offered as the speaker's own stance on governance. It's worth including for readers interested in that more deliberate style of decision-making.
What's useful about reading the full Decisions collection?
Together, these quotes show decision-making from very different vantage points — personal slowness, institutional trust, and political philosophy — which helps you find a quote matching your specific situation. It's a reminder that difficulty with decisions isn't unique to any one context. For related reflections, Bad and Always offer more to explore.

Others caution against decisions made too hastily or without real judgment behind them. For related reflections, see our Made quotes collection.